“In view of its far reaching consequences, including its potential impact onCouncil governance and elected Member accountability, this Councilbelieves that it is not in the best interests of the people of Cornwall for theCouncil to enter into the proposed Strategic Partnership for SupportServices"

This motion was supported by the majority of the council present by 46 votes for, 29 against and 14 abstensions.

Cabinet has now indicated that it will continue with the proposal in spite of the views of the democratic majority of those Councillors at the Full Council meeting.

Your Petition:

We, the undersigned, call on Cornwall Council to reverse its decision to proceed with a Strategic Partnership for Shared Services until such time the majority of the elected members of Cornwall Council have voted to support the proposals